Mouth to Mouth is the debut studio album by the American disco/funk group Lipps Inc., released in November 1979 by Casablanca Records. It spawned the worldwide platinum hit "Funkytown", which reached #1 in 28 countries. The album was mostly arranged and produced by Steven Greenberg, who also played multiple instruments on the album.
Track listing All songs written by Steven Greenberg, except where noted.
Side A "Funkytown" – 7:50 "All Night Dancing" – 8:20
Side B "Rock It" – 5:40 "Power" – 7:59 (Sandy Atlas, Steven Greenberg)
Personnel Cynthia Johnson – lead vocals, backing vocals, saxophone Terry Grant – bass Tom Riopelle, David Rivkin – guitars Steven Greenberg – keyboards, synthesizers, bass, drums, percussion, additional vocals Roger Dumas, Ivan Rafowitz – keyboards, synthesizers Dana Greenberg – backing vocals Joyce Lapinsky – backing vocals Jack Gillespie, Richard Jorgenson, Dale Mendenhal, Bruce Allard – horns Brian Mintz, Karl Nashan, Herman Straka, Bruce Allard, Bob Zelnick – violins
Production Arranged & produced by Steven Greenberg Recorded & mixed by David Rivkin; assisted by Mike Severson Mastered by Chris Bellman
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1980) Peak position Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) 57
Year-end charts Chart (1980) Position Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) 63 German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 69 US Billboard 200 58 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 28
Sales and certifications
References
External links Mouth To Mouth at Discogs.com